Chicken Crust Pizza
Transform your pizza night with this Chicken Crust Pizza, a delicious and protein-packed alternative to traditional pizza. Featuring a golden, crispy crust made from ground chicken, it’s topped with gooey cheese, savory marinara sauce, and your choice of toppings. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a healthy family meal, this dish is easy to prepare and irresistible to eat. Get ready for a flavor explosion that keeps cravings at bay while satisfying your pizza love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Your favorite pizza sauce (about ½ cup)
- Assorted toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a food processor, pulse the chicken breasts until finely ground.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with eggs and Italian seasoning; mix until fully blended.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and shape the chicken mixture into a round crust about ½ inch thick.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and spread pizza sauce over the crust. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and your choice of toppings.
- Return to the oven for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Slice and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or feta for unique flavors. Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition. For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.